FREE Fitness Classes at Grand Central – July 11th
Join us for a high-energy, all-levels shadowboxing class taught by Gorilla Vinny – an experienced trainer who can teach as well as he can box! Classes will focus on teaching fundamentals and technique in an accessible way so everyone can join in – regardless of experience. Each session starts with a short calisthenics warmup and orientation of boxing basics. You’ll learn the common strikes, combinations, and defensive moves seen in and out of the ring! Wear comfortable athletic clothes and bring something to hydrate with because you’ll be breaking a sweat while having a great time.
“Gorilla” Vinny Panza, MS, RD Bio:
A lifelong Martial Arts practitioner, GV holds a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate under Master Art Beins (former Olympic coach) and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Luca Atalla (Renzo Gracie), as well as many years training in different striking systems. He began teaching Karate at a young age before venturing off to learn Kickboxing and MMA with the Rhino Fight Team in New Jersey. His 20s and 30s brought him in contact with many Boxing and Kickboxing mentors around New York City as well as instruction at Lana Muay Thai (Chiang Mai, Thailand) and New York Fat Keung (Bensonhurst, Brooklyn). He now teaches Muay Thai and Kickboxing at Zombie Muay Thai, CKO Kickboxing Park Slope, and The Grappling Club.
With a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University, including 1200 hours of supervised dietetic practicum and a Registered Dietitian credential with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vinny brings an evidence-based approach to his training methods that is grounded in experience and scientific research.
